Heritage Steel HSC-17308 vs Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set
Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set
The short answer
Heritage Steel HSC-17308 comes out ahead overall with 8.4/10 against 8.0/10 for the Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set. Heritage Steel HSC-17308 is stronger on health and materials, set composition and value. Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set is stronger on cooking performance. At current verified prices, the Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set costs about $100.95 less.
- Choose the Heritage Steel HSC-17308 if: Health-focused cooks who want the strongest written non-toxic disclosure, a US-made 316Ti-surfaced 5-ply set, and a 12-inch skillet, and who will buy direct.
- Choose the Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set if: Serious home cooks who want restaurant-style 5-ply pans that can go into an 800°F oven.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Heritage Steel HSC-17308 | Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 8.6ATK Highly Recommended; heavy 5-ply pans heat evenly. | 8.9ATK co-winner; Reviewed found no hot spots. |
| Build quality and durability | 9.05-ply, 316Ti surface, US-made, repair-or-replace lifetime warranty. | 8.8Heavy 5-ply, 800°F rating, lifetime warranty. |
| Health and materials | 9.5Most explicit PFAS, coating and heavy-metal disclosure in the pool; nickel still present. | 8.0Uncoated clad stainless; no explicit PFAS statement. |
| Ease of use and cleaning | 6.8Heavy; handles can rotate in a pot holder (ATK). | 7.0Handles stay cool, but the set is heavy. |
| Set composition | 9.0Five useful pans including 10.5-inch and 12-inch skillets, a 4 qt sauté and an 8 qt pot. | 7.6Useful 4 qt saucepan, 3 qt saucier and 8 qt stockpot; 10-inch largest skillet. |
| Value | 6.2$899.95 for five pans. | 5.8About $785, from a third-party seller. |
Specifications
| Spec | Heritage Steel HSC-17308 | Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Fully clad 5-ply | Fully clad 5-ply |
| Ply count | 5 layers | 5 layers |
| Cooking surface material | 316Ti stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Core material | Three aluminum layers | Aluminum (5 layers of metal) |
| Manufacturer states PFAS-free | Yes | No |
| Lid material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Piece count (incl. lids) | 8 pieces | 10 pieces |
| Largest skillet | 12 in | 10 in |
| Largest pot | 8 qt | 8 qt |
| Oven-safe to | 800 °F | 800 °F |
| Induction compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Made in | USA (Clarksville, TN; clad steel from South Korea) | Italy (a US-made version is also sold on Made In's site) |
Heritage Steel HSC-17308
Pros
- Written PFAS-free statement and no chemical coatings
- Includes a 12-inch skillet and 8 qt stockpot
- 5-ply build rated Highly Recommended by ATK
- Made in the USA with lifetime repair-or-replace warranty
- Oven-safe to 800°F and induction compatible
Cons
- Premium price for five pans
- Heavy
- Short, smooth handles can rotate in a pot holder (ATK)
- Sold direct from the manufacturer only
The best fit for a non-toxic focus: documented materials, strong build and a useful lineup of pans. It costs a lot, but buyers who care about disclosure get the most here.
Full Heritage Steel HSC-17308 review →Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set
Pros
- Even heating and stay-cool handles
- Uncoated 5-ply stainless
- Oven-safe to 800°F
- Useful saucepan and saucier
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy
- Largest skillet is 10 inches
- Origin differs by version
A top performer for cooks who want 5-ply pans. It's a hard sell on value alone, and it offers less material documentation than Heritage Steel.
Full Made In 10-Piece Stainless Clad Set review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Stainless Steel Cookware Sets of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.